BTEC International Level 2 Performing Arts

Unit 4: Unit 4 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 4 (Unit 4) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH9 criteria3 learning aims
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

3 criteria
A.P1Task 2
B.P2Task 3
C.P3Sources of information

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Explore develop and shape material for a devised performance contributing relevant ideas.
B.M2Apply relevant skills and techniques in rehearsal working cooperatively with others.
C.M3Perform devised material that communicates some intentions to the audience.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Explore develop and shape material for a devised performance providing mostly effective ideas and consistently making a positive contribution.
B.D2Apply relevant skills and techniques in rehearsal, working cooperatively with others and making a positive contribution to the process.
C.D3Perform devised material that clearly communicates intentions to the audience.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

TaskSourcesExploreApplyPerform
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Explore, develop and shape material for a devised performance
  • B. Rehearse devised material
  • C. Perform devised material

How checkb.tech checks this unit

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The check runs against the official Pearson documents for this unit, and identical evidence always produces an identical result — the same script gets the same verdict every time.

It never awards a grade. You stay the assessor: confirm, dismiss, or act on every criterion before your assessment decision is final.

Verification & Quality Tools for Unit 4

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